TEAS 7 Prep Tutoring for Nashville Nursing School Applicants
Nashville is the healthcare capital of the U.S. — home to HCA Healthcare's global HQ, Vanderbilt Medical Center, and dozens of nursing programs. A strong TEAS 7 score is your ticket into this booming market. Our certified tutors build your prep around your target school's exact requirements.
📱 Self-Study Portal — $29/moWhich Nashville Nursing Schools Require the TEAS 7?
The ATI TEAS 7 is the standard admissions exam for Middle Tennessee nursing programs. Score expectations range from 60% to 78%+.
- 🏥Belmont UniversityBSN. Competitive program with strong Vanderbilt Medical Center clinical partnerships. TEAS 78%+ recommended.
- 🏥Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)BSN. Murfreesboro campus. TEAS 7 required. Avg. admitted: 72%+. GPA 3.0 minimum.
- 🏥Tennessee State University (TSU)BSN. TEAS 7 required with 62%+ composite. HBCU with strong community health focus.
- 🏥Volunteer State Community CollegeASN. Gallatin campus. TEAS required with Proficient (58.7%+). Points-based admission.
- 🏥Nashville State Community CollegeASN. TEAS required with 60%+ composite. Affordable pathway with clinical rotations at Nashville-area hospitals.
Note: Score requirements change annually. Always verify with your target program.
Nashville Nursing School Score Comparison
| School | Exam | Target Score | GPA | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Univ. | TEAS 7 | 78%+ | 3.2 | BSN |
| MTSU | TEAS 7 | 72%+ | 3.0 | BSN |
| Tennessee State | TEAS 7 | 62%+ | 2.75 | BSN |
| Vol State CC | TEAS 7 | 58.7%+ | 2.5 | ASN |
| Nashville State | TEAS 7 | 60%+ | 2.5 | ASN |
Scores are approximate competitive minimums. Verify with each school.
When to Start Studying for Nashville Nursing Programs
STEP 1
Start Prep: September–October
Belmont's BSN app closes in February. MTSU closes in March. Begin 6–8 weeks before your target test date.
STEP 2
Take TEAS: November–January
Schedule at Belmont, MTSU, Vol State, or via ATI remote proctoring. Most Tennessee schools accept scores for 2 years.
STEP 3
Submit Applications: February–March
Belmont: February. MTSU: March. Vol State & Nashville State have rolling admissions with priority deadlines.
💰 Why Nursing in Nashville Is Worth It
Nashville is the headquarters of HCA Healthcare (the nation's largest hospital company), Vanderbilt Medical Center, and TriStar Health. Tennessee has no state income tax, and Nashville's lower cost of living means your salary stretches further than in coastal cities.
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⭐ What Nashville Students Say
"Belmont is hard to get into — they want a 78%+ and my first score was 71%. My tutor spent 6 weeks drilling A&P systems and reading strategies. I went from guessing on Science questions to actually understanding them. Final score: 82% composite. Starting Belmont BSN this fall."
— Kayla T., Brentwood
Admitted to Belmont BSN, Fall 2025
"I'm a CNA at TriStar Centennial and was taking prereqs at Vol State. My tutor worked around my rotating hospital schedule — early mornings before my shifts. Scored a 64% composite, well above the 58.7% cutoff. Clinicals start in August and I'll bridge to a BSN after."
— Marcus B., Gallatin
Admitted to Vol State ASN, Fall 2025
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